What is CMake?
The CMake software build system is a versatile, platform-independent tool used to manage the build process for a wide range of software projects. It employs simple, standardized configuration files to control the compilation and packaging of software, generating native makefiles and project workspaces that can be seamlessly integrated into the user's preferred development environment. Developers can leverage CMake to build, test, and distribute their applications across diverse platforms and compiler toolchains
Highlights
- Platform-independent configuration files for managing the build process
- Generates native makefiles and project workspaces for various compiler environments
- Supports building, testing, and packaging of software projects
- Provides a family of tools to streamline the software compilation workflow
- Open-source and widely adopted in the software development community